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THE NEW BODY STYLE

In 1994, S-10 Truck got redesigned, and in 1995, the
S-10 Blazer also got the new body style. While the body and interior were completely
changed, much of the chassis and frame remains the same as the earlier models.

The frame on the newer trucks is more fully boxed to improve torsional rigidity
and bending stiffness, and the frame has notches to provide crumple zones to
improve crash worthiness. However, the same V8 mounts that work on the 1982-1993
trucks also work on the 19941997 trucks.

The 1995 S-10 2WD, 2-door Blazer shown above has a 1996 Corvette LT4 engine/4L60-E
transmission. The photograph was taken at the General Motors Desert Proving
Grounds near Phoenix, Arizona on a 104° F day. Scott Leon and other talented
employees at the Proving Grounds built this truck using various parts from the
General Motors parts bin. The tires and wheels are from an S-10 with the ZQ8
sport suspension package. The Blazer was lowered two inches with the ZQ8 springs
and shocks.

The ZQ8 suspension is optional on the S10 trucks, but not the Blazer. The ZQ8
package includes 16x8 rims with 235/55-16 Goodyear Eagle GA tires. Slightly
softer springs that lower the truck two inches, firmer shocks, a large diameter
(1-5/16") front sway bar and a 7/8" rear sway bar. Also included
on the ZQ8 package is a Power Hop Shock (horizontal rear shock absorber to reduce
axle hop, see page 12-4), and a quick-ratio steering box with 2-3/4 turns
lock-to-lock. The ZQ8 suspension also includes special urathane bumpstops front
and rear, which offer a more progressive action when the lowered suspension
contacts the bumpstops. The ZQ8 is a $700 option, which is a bargain because
it costs a lot more to buy piece-by-piece. The nice thing about the ZQ8 pieces
is that they can be added to older style 2wd S-10 Trucks and Blazers.

The ZQ8 pieces added to the above Blazer make it handle better and look better.
The ride is firmer than the stock suspension, but it handles bumpy roads with
no floating or bottoming. On corners, the Blazer leans less and grips better.
Overall, the ZQ8 suspension is a great performance package.